Peace and security
Gaza and Israel–Palestine at UNGA 81
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Jordan · Day 1Abdullah II ibn Al HusseinJust look at the energy and grocery bills of ordinary families from Mumbai to Madrid to Minnesota.
The Iran war has shown how quickly instability can disrupt trade, investment, and lives beyond the region.
And then there is Gaza.
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Türkiye · Day 1Recep Tayyip ErdoğanFirst and foremost, I would like to express my sadness over a matter.
The State of Palestine is officially recognized by the overwhelming majority of Member States here.
His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, the esteemed President of the State of Palestine, has been unable to attend these sessions for two consecutive years now.
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United States of America · Day 1Donald TrumpIt was an unbelievably terrible time.
In two weeks, we will mark the third anniversary of the October 7th attack in Israel, where terrorists funded by Iran tortured, mutilated, and killed 1,200 very innocent civilians, including dozens of Americans and many babies -- babies, little, tiny, beautiful babies.
Iran's Supreme Leader celebrated that massacre and called it a "service to humanity."
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France · Day 1Emmanuel MacronEl-Fasher, Bukavu, Gaza, the list goes on.
Together with Jordan and the ICRC, France is going to continue undertaking efforts to ensure the international effort that aims to uphold international humanitarian law, which over 116 states have already rallied behind.
will help us to keep our commitments.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Day 1Andy BurnhamAnd we built an international coalition of countries to come with us.
The terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 was utterly horrific.
I have condemned it in the strongest possible terms.
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Secretary-General of the United Nations · Day 1António GuterresIt is the presence of restraint of power by law.
It is the recognition, as enshrined in the UN Charter, that force cannot be the final arbiter of whose lives, rights and future matter.
Today, that principle is under profound strain.
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Qatar · Day 1Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniRecognizing the nexus of peace, security, development, human rights, and the rule of law, the State of Qatar maintains its investment in development, education, health, security, and economic diversification in conformity with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Your Excellencies, There can be no talk of a just international order as long as Palestine remains a blind spot within it.
What has transpired in Gaza is genocide in every sense of the word and a stain of shame on the conscience of humanity as a whole.
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Croatia · Day 1Andrej PlenkovićRussia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine is a direct assault on those rules.
Croatia will continue to support Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the UN Charter.
Peace cannot reward conquest, and recovery cannot be separated from justice.
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Morocco · Day 1Nasser BouritaMr. President, Madam President, The Palestinian question remains a constant priority in the foreign policy of the Kingdom of Morocco, based on its belief in the justice of this, that this is a just cause and it's central to achieving peace and stability in the Middle East region.
Building on this conviction, the Kingdom of Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, believes that the establishment of a lasting peace in the Middle East depends on the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and viable Palestinian state on the borders of the 4th of June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security.
In the face of the tragedy that the brotherly Palestinian people continue to endure, the Kingdom renews its call for respect for the ceasefire in Gaza and for the entry of humanitarian assistance into the Strip in sufficient quantities without impediment or interruption.
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President of the General Assembly (opening) · Day 1Dr. Khalilur RahmanYes, there have been wars and conflicts that we could not prevent and issues we could not resolve.
The Palestinian issue continues unresolved for decades, as the Secretary-General just alluded to.
And newer challenges appear every day.
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Brazil · Day 1Luiz Inácio Lula Da SilvaThis is what we expect from a statesman.
Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin were statesmen.
They challenged the past to envision a future of peace.
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Lithuania · Day 1Gitanas NausėdaWe call on Iran to halt its nuclear and missile programs, as well as its collaboration with armed groups across the Middle East.
Lithuania commends all efforts to find a solution ensuring freedom of navigation.
We will contribute with our demining capabilities to the international maritime missions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Angola · Day 1João Manuel Gonçalves LourençoNowadays, we are witnessing a downgrading and violation of the rules governing international relations with the logic of force, intimidation and imposition of values stemming from unilateral vision by certain countries in defense of their exclusive interests.
Instability being experienced in various regions of our continent is a direct consequence of that stance, as it can be seen in the conflicts currently unfolding in Europe, in the Middle East, in the Persian Gulf and in Africa, while tensions is mounting in the Asia-Pacific region.
From what we have observed, we do not discern encouraging signs regarding the likelihood of reaching any peace agreement in the near future in the wars between Russia and Ukraine, in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, and in the Persian Gulf.
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Finland · Day 1Alexander StubbFor example, Gaza continues to be one of the world's most acute humanitarian emergencies, marked by mass displacement, the destruction of infrastructure, and the lack of essential services.
For example, Haiti struggles with armed violence and extreme weather events, causing a displacement crisis, a hunger crisis, and a health crisis.
We must not grow indifferent to wars and human suffering, but instead channel our efforts into preventing conflicts, upholding human rights, and strengthening sustainable economies.
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Sierra Leone · Day 1Julius Maada BioIn the Middle East, the UN Charter and international law must guide us.
Civilians must be protected, humanitarian access ensured, aggression and occupation ended, and freedom of navigation safeguarded.
The inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination must be realized through a viable state of Palestine living alongside the state of Israel in peace and in security.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina · Day 1Denis BećirovićWe must not remain silent in the face of injustice.
The world did not respond adequately to the aggression against Ukraine and the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, just as it did not during the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine is a flagrant example of a violation of the UN Charter and international law, while Gaza is humanity's greatest defeat in the 21st century.
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Viet Nam · Day 1To LamCrises must be prevented, competition must be kept under control, and dialogue must be sustained.
Major powers should lead by example in respecting international law, exercising restraint, and responsibly addressing common challenges, and the UN must remain at the heart of these efforts.
In every conflict, civilians must be protected, international humanitarian law must be respected, and humanitarian access must be ensured.
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United Republic of Tanzania · Day 1Deogratius NdejembiMr. President, Tanzania is deeply concerned and saddened by the protracted conflict and humanitarian suffering in Gaza and across the Middle East.
We continue to call for the protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian assistance, and renewed diplomacy towards lasting peace.
Tanzania remains firmly committed to the two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and harmony, in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions.
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Japan · Day 1Takaichi SanaeIn this milestone year, I would first like to address how Japan has been tackling the challenges facing the international community, working hand in hand with the United Nations.
Then, together with you all, I would like to take this opportunity to revisit the role of the United Nations in the international community.
Madam President, first, Let us turn our attention to escalating international tensions.
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